Legislative immunity under scrutiny in Arizona after speeding ticket dispute

 Legislative immunity under scrutiny in Arizona after speeding ticket dispute

PHOENIX: When a police officer cited Arizona state Sen. Mark Finchem for speeding, he had little to worry about. That’s because the Arizona Constitution shields lawmakers from civil processes and arrests for anything but treason, felonies, or breaches of peace during legislative sessions and the 15 days prior. Legislative immunity exists in most states, allowing…

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